Taking Care of Finances with Chris Hogan

In these uncertain times, people need to be in
control of their money more than ever before. I recently interviewed radio host, bestselling
author and personal finance expert Chris Hogan to learn
how he helps people manage their finances in the current environment. Here are some of
the key takeaways:

Control What You Can

A lot is out of our
control right now and, if we’re not careful, we can end up struggling to
control things that we can’t. This leads to even more frustration and anxiety. In
these times of difficulty, you must concentrate on the four things that you can
control.

Your faith: Challenging
circumstances often result in spiritual awakenings. This might be the perfect
time to lean into, or explore your faith.

Your outlook: Expect
good things – they can come from even the worst of situations.

Your actions: You are
in charge of your actions and you control what you do; now and into the future.

Protect and Conserve

In dark times, you must protect your mind and your emotions.
Be a guardian around those things, avoid the
unnecessary and don’t confuse what you want with what you need. We do not know
how long this situation will last, so it’s also vital to conserve your resources,
energy and talent so that you are equipped for the long haul.

Learn
From This

Even in the
darkest of situations, we can use pain to make progress. By going through this,
you can grow and learn. You can also move forward to build a financial fortress
that will withstand any storm in the future. Get plans in
place for reducing your debt, controlling your spending and securing your savings
and investments. Information without application is just information; but
information that gets applied has an opportunity to become wisdom. Now is the time to regroup,
rethink and be smart.

Be Grateful

Life is not easy but, in difficult circumstances, it’s
more important than ever to have a spirit of
gratitude. Instead of focusing on what we don’t have, let’s focus on what we
do. Remember, it’s hard to be hateful when you’re grateful.

We’ve all been
through battles before and, although we might have scars, we’re still standing.
Stay focused on what you want – you’re not finished yet!

Listen
to the latest episode of “The
Brian Buffini Show” to hear more about how to save money and
pay down debt, why the stock market is set to rebound and how to get prepared
for when the economy starts to recover.